Assistant General Counsel

Job description

**WHO WE ARE** Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”. # JOB SUMMARY The Assistant General Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel across Lindblad Expeditions’ operations, with a primary focus on commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment-related matters, and strategic transactions. Working closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional business leaders, this attorney identifies and manages legal risk, supports sound commercial decisions, and helps advance the company’s business objectives while maintaining appropriate legal and compliance standards. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES ## Commercial Contracts and Business Advisory - Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, consulting and independent contractor arrangements, nondisclosure agreements, licenses, leases, and other business contracts. - Partner with business stakeholders to identify legal and commercial risks, recommend practical solutions, and support contract execution and ongoing obligations. - Provide responsive legal guidance on day-to-day operational and commercial matters. ## Regulatory Compliance and Employment Matters - Advise on applicable legal and regulatory requirements affecting the business and assist in maintaining and improving corporate policies, compliance processes, and internal controls. - Provide legal support on employment-related matters and agreements in coordination with Human Resources and external counsel when appropriate. - Conduct legal research, assess emerging issues, and translate legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business partners. ## Strategic Transactions and Cross-Functional Support - Support mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives through due diligence, document review, transaction coordination, and preparation of related legal materials. - Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on assigned matters, helping manage workstreams, timelines, and legal deliverables. - Develop effective working relationships across Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, and other teams while handling sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment. ## Corporate Governance, Securities and Public-Company Matters - Support corporate governance processes, including preparation and review of board and committee materials, resolutions, minutes, and related corporate records, as assigned. - Assist with SEC disclosure and reporting obligations, including periodic and current reports, and coordinate with Finance and other stakeholders to support timely, accurate disclosures. # REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. - 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department, with meaningful experience advising on commercial contracts and corporate matters. - Demonstrated ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders. - Working knowledge of a broad range of commercial legal issues, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and employment-related legal issues, with depth appropriate to the role’s assigned responsibilities. - Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to nonlegal stakeholders. - Ability to prioritize multiple matters, exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, and collaborate effectively across functions. # PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, or related due diligence. - In-house experience working closely with senior business and functional leaders. - Experience coordinating outside counsel and supporting the development of practical compliance policies and processes.